Top Ten Love Songs
to Inspire Romance
Romantic music and classic love
songs can put a glimmer in your eye, a spring in your step, and a spark in an
otherwise quiet night. Those who keep the romance alive year after year
know that having a personal soundtrack can be a great way for couples to build
bonds and create shared memories. If you're ready to turn tonight's dinner
into a romantic feast, play these top love songs in the background. Who
knows what might happen?
"In
Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel. Made classic in Say Anything, this
emotionally charged ballad is still exciting and romantic with a contemporary
feel. Best line: "In your eyes/I
see the doorway to a thousand churches/In your eyes/The resolution of all the
fruitless searches."
"Groovy Kind of Love" by
Phil Collins. Though it was originally recorded in the 1960s, Phil
Collins slowed this classic tune down in the 1980s, turning it a into
make-you-mush paean to partnership. Best line: "When I'm in your arms,
nothing seems to matter/My whole world could shatter, I don't care."
"Making Memories of Us" by
Keith Urban. Released in 2005, this sentimental country ballad
celebrates the beauty of couples who are looking forward to a lifetime of being
together. Best line: "I want to honor your mother/I want to learn from your pa/I
want to steal your attention like a bad outlaw."
"Let's Stay Together" by Al
Green. As a soul classic, "Let's Stay Together" offers a slow groove
combined with steamy vocals and a message of devotion. Best line: "Since we've
been together/Loving you forever/Is what I need."
"Now and Forever" by
Richard Marx. The '80s balladeer pours his heart into this love song,
and its sincerity and minimalist arrangement have allowed it to last beyond the
Me Decade and inspire a new generation of lovers. Best line: "Sometimes I
just hold you/Too caught up in me to see/I'm holding a fortune that heaven has
given to me."
"Back at One" by Brian
McKnight. Soulful and sexy, this love jam sets the mood for a romantic
evening, perfect for both new and old couples who work to keep their love alive
every day. Best line: "One, you're like a dream come true/Two, just wanna be
with you/Three, girl it's plain to see that you're the only one for me."
"Your Precious Love" by
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Although they themselves were never in
love, this Motown pairing perfectly expresses the happiness of a couple who've
found love after heartbreak. Best line: "To find a love like ours is rare these
days/'Cause you've shown me happiness, yes, in so many ways."
"I Melt" by Rascal Flatts.
Though the video became notorious among country music fans for its near nudity,
the song stayed popular due its message that true chemistry--like true
love--doesn't fade over time. Best line: "I melt, every time you look at me that
way/It never fails, any time, any place."
"I Love You" by Kina.
This little-known gem from female rocker Kina showcases her soft side with
tender vocals and a swelling background orchestration that perfectly
accommodates the knee-weakening lyrics. Best line: "I
can see the day we met, I can see it clearly/The first day of my new life, I
knew I would be your wife."
"At Last" by Etta James.
The love song to put all other love songs to shame, this blues and
soul influenced track emphasizes the joy of finding true love, making it a
wedding standard for decades running. Best line: "At last, my love has come
along/My lonely days over and life is like a song."